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Fluorite and Feldspar Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.56-2.75
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
two or three

Mohs Hardness

46-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
KAlSi3O8

Fluorite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite and Feldspar physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Fluorite and Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Feldspar- KAlSi3O8

Fluorite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.